TY - JOUR
T1 - Optimizing the concentration of hydroxyethylstarch in a novel intestinal-specific preservation solution
AU - Kokotilo, Matthew S.
AU - Carter, Jodi
AU - Thiesen, Aducio
AU - Chen, Ming H.
AU - Ochs, Angela
AU - Khadaroo, Rachel G.
AU - Churchill, Thomas A.
N1 - Funding Information:
Statement of funding: This research was supported by operating funds awarded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to TA Churchill and salary award from Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) to MS Kokotilo.
PY - 2010/12
Y1 - 2010/12
N2 - Introduction: Our lab has developed an effective nutrient-rich solution that facilitates energy production and control of oxidative stress during static cold storage of the intestine; however, the requirement for oncotic agents, such as hydroxyethylstarch (HES), has not been evaluated. This study investigated the effectiveness and requirement for HES in an intraluminal preservation solution during a clinically relevant period of cold storage. Methods: Rat intestines were procured, including an intravascular flush with University of Wisconsin solution followed by a 'back table' intraluminal flush with a nutrient-rich preservation solution containing varying amounts of HES ( n= 6 per group): Group 1, 0%; Group 2, 2.5%; Group 3, 5%; Group 4, 10%. Energetics, oxidative stress, and morphology were assessed over a 24. h time-course of cold storage. Results: Overall, the 5% HES solution, Group 3, demonstrated superior energetic status (ATP and total adenylates) compared to all groups,. P< 0.05. Malondialdehyde levels indicated a reduction in oxidative stress in Groups 3 and 4 ( P< 0.05). After 12. h, median modified Parks' grades for Groups 2 and 3 were significantly lower than Groups 1 and 4,. P< 0.05. Conclusion: Our data suggests that when employing an intraluminal preservation solution for static organ storage, oncotic support is a fundamental requirement; 5% HES is optimal.
AB - Introduction: Our lab has developed an effective nutrient-rich solution that facilitates energy production and control of oxidative stress during static cold storage of the intestine; however, the requirement for oncotic agents, such as hydroxyethylstarch (HES), has not been evaluated. This study investigated the effectiveness and requirement for HES in an intraluminal preservation solution during a clinically relevant period of cold storage. Methods: Rat intestines were procured, including an intravascular flush with University of Wisconsin solution followed by a 'back table' intraluminal flush with a nutrient-rich preservation solution containing varying amounts of HES ( n= 6 per group): Group 1, 0%; Group 2, 2.5%; Group 3, 5%; Group 4, 10%. Energetics, oxidative stress, and morphology were assessed over a 24. h time-course of cold storage. Results: Overall, the 5% HES solution, Group 3, demonstrated superior energetic status (ATP and total adenylates) compared to all groups,. P< 0.05. Malondialdehyde levels indicated a reduction in oxidative stress in Groups 3 and 4 ( P< 0.05). After 12. h, median modified Parks' grades for Groups 2 and 3 were significantly lower than Groups 1 and 4,. P< 0.05. Conclusion: Our data suggests that when employing an intraluminal preservation solution for static organ storage, oncotic support is a fundamental requirement; 5% HES is optimal.
KW - Energetic stress
KW - Intestinal-specific
KW - Intraluminal preservation solution
KW - Oncotic/osmotic agents
KW - Organ preservation
KW - Osmotic stress
KW - Oxidative stress
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U2 - 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2010.08.001
DO - 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2010.08.001
M3 - Article
C2 - 20727872
AN - SCOPUS:78649641106
SN - 0011-2240
VL - 61
SP - 236
EP - 242
JO - Cryobiology
JF - Cryobiology
IS - 3
ER -